100 Years Ago: Local Lecturer Says Christian Science is No Mystery

As we were trying to bring our readers timely storm coverage Wednesday evening, we were unable to get the June 1 edition of Old News up. Today we feature headlines from both June 1 and 2, 1911.

June 1, 1911: Marlboro People and Their Friends

Mrs. Lyman Stevens, who is 92 years of age, celebrated Memorial Day by walking from her home on Stevens St., to the home of Sylvester Bucklin, Church St., and making him a call. Mr. Bucklin is 95 years of age, and is in quite feeble health.

June 2, 1911: No Mystery Says W.F. Gross: Christian Science and its Teachings Explained in Lecture Given Here

The recent lecture on Christian Science which drew out a large and appreciative audience was pronounced to be so good by all who hear it that it is presented in full below:

Men are no longer satisfied with that conception of God which gives merely a reasonable assurance of a heaven beyond the grave to those are found worthy. They desire to know God as a present help in every time of need., if it is possible thus to know Him. They are asking for present proof that they are solving life's problems aright and have not labored in vain.

There is no mystery in Christian Science save the mystery which enshrouds everything which is not understood. Christian Science can be understood, and when it is understood, it brings healing to the sick, comfort to the sorrowing, and strength and courage in the hour of trial and temptation. ...

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